Vocabulary 2

Week 2: Day 1
Welcome! In today’s lesson, we’ll learn 14 vocabulary words. But first, it’s
imperative that we review last week’s word parts.
 
Week 1
 
auto- (self)
mov, mob, mot (move)
trans- (across, change)
port         (carry)
de-         (down, away from)
min-, micro- (small)
ex-         (out)
tract         (pull, drag)
hydro (water)
un-         (not)
geo-         (earth, land)
sub-         (under)
 
 
Ready? Let’s continue. Carefully read the following paragraph:
 
Have you ever dreamed of working side-by-side with entertainment stars in an exciting
work place? Are you looking for a way to move forward in the entertainment world? A
job in movies and television is waiting for you. Many of the world’s most well-known
stars have begun their future jobs as helpers. Send an application today! The following
paper explains the way and things that the job requires.  Please give the following:
 
-A resume
-A done application
 
Let’s improve this paragraph by adding seven vocabulary words.

This word part will help us:

 
Word Part: Pro- 
Meaning: for, forward
 
Have you ever dreamed of working side-by-side with entertainment stars in an exciting
work place? Are you looking for a way to move forward in the entertainment world.
A profession in movies and television is waiting for you. Many of the world’s most well-
known stars have begun their careers as assistants. Apply today! The following paper
explains the process and things that the job requires.  Please provide the following:
 
-A resume
-A completed application
 
Compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the definition
of each word. Notice that some of these words are based on word parts that
we’ve learned:
 
pro-fes-sion (for, forward)
ca-reer
as-sis-tants 
ap-ply
pro-cess  (for, forward)
pro-vide  (for, forward)
com-plet-ed 
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Words are divided into syllables. These are the parts of the words that have an
individual vowel sound. For example, automatic has four vowels--u, o, a, i--so it has 4
syllables--au-to-mat-ic. When a word has more than one syllable, we say one of those
syllables louder than the others. Au-to-mat-ic. We’ve placed that syllable in bold to
make it easy for you to master. Practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
With seven more vocabulary words, we can make it even better.
 
Another word part will help us:
 
Word Part: -ment
Meaning: noun ending
 
Have you ever dreamed of working side-by-side with celebrities in an exciting
work environment? Are you looking for advancement in the entertainment world? A
profession in cinema and television is waiting for you. Many of the world’s
most famous stars have begun their careers as assistants. Apply today! The
following document explains the process and job requirements.  Please provide the
following:
 
-A resume
-A completed application
 
Again, compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the
meaning of each word. Make notes about the definition of each word.
Notice that some of these words are based on word parts that we’ve learned:
 
ce-leb-ri-ties
en-vi-ron-ment         (noun ending)
ad-vance-ment         (noun ending)
cin-e-ma
fa-mous
doc-u-ment (noun ending)
re-quire-ments (noun ending)
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Again, practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
Natural pauses
 
To master accent and fluency takes many skills, the first is your breathing and word
grouping patterns. This is essential to demonstrate the fluency that will earn a high
score and the speaking that allows for the greatest comphrenesion to the ears of a native
speaker.
 
Below is the paragraph with (***) where every natural pause should be in your speech.
Listen and then record yourself again and again until you match the same word
grouping. Do you notice anything about it? It occurs in every sentence or clause, so
mastering this will improve your grammar and thought process as well because you'll
accustom yourself to speaking in complete thoughts, helping to avoid the disastrous
ummm and uhhhs that affect so many students.
 
Have you ever dreamed of working side-by-side with celebrities  *** in an exciting
work environment? Are you looking for advancement  ***  in the entertainment
world?   *** A profession in cinema and television is waiting for you.   *** Many of the
world’s most famous stars have begun their careers as assistants.   *** Apply
today!   *** The following document explains the process and job requirements.  ***  
Please provide the following:  *** 
 
-A resume  *** 
-A completed application
 
Follow along and listen for the natural pausing and intonation patterns--the rise and fall
of pitch.
 
 
The recording is 26 seconds long. Set the timer and record yourself with the link below
with your best try. Show us what you go and listen to others as they master the exercise
and their score as well. Good luck!
 
Week 2: Day 2
This week, we have learned two new word parts. Let’s review:
 
pro-         (for, forward)
-ment (noun ending)
 

 
Ready? Let’s read today’s paragraph:
 
KZBN Entertainment Group is looking for a assistant who works for offices that make
things. Someone who will be chosen must have a good school history; only people who
have finished four-year universities should apply. Most importantly, a job candidate
must have the right behavior toward other people and his work. We are looking for
someone who is nice, can work without wasting time and energy, and is sure-of-himself.
Be warned: this is not a relaxing job. Due to the variety of tasks every day that an
assistant must complete, candidates are expected to move forward quickly and work
longer than usual hours.
 
Let’s improve this paragraph by adding seven vocabulary words.
 
This word part will help us:
 
Word Part: -Duc, -Duct 
Meaning: to lead
 
KZBN Entertainment Network is looking for a production assistant. Candidates must
be educated; only people who have finished four-year universities should apply. Most
importantly, a job candidate must have the right attitude. We are looking for
a friendly, efficient, and sure-of-himself employee. Be warned: this is not a relaxing job.
Due to the variety of tasks every day that an assistant must complete, candidates are
expected to move forward quickly and work longer than usual hours.
 
Compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the meaning of
each word. Notice that some of these words are based on word parts that
we’ve learned:
 
ed-u-cat-ed (to lead)
pro-duc-tion          (for, forward) (to lead)
can-di-dates
at-ti-tude
friend-ly
ef-fi-cient
net-work
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Words are divided into syllables. These are the parts of the words that have an
individual vowel sound. For example, automatic has four vowels--u, o, a, i--so it has 4
syllables--au-to-mat-ic. When a word has more than one syllable, we say one of those
syllables louder than the others. Au-to-mat-ic. We’ve placed that syllable in bold to
make it easy for you to master. Practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
With seven more vocabulary words, we can make it even better.
 
Another word part will help us:
 
Word Part: Grad, Gress
Meaning: to step
 
KZBN Entertainment Network is looking for a production assistant. Candidates must be
educated; only graduates of four-year universities should apply. Most importantly, a job
candidate must have the right attitude. We are looking for a friendly, efficient,
and confident employee. Be warned: this is not a leisurely job. Due to
the range of daily tasks that an assistant must complete, candidates are expected
to progress quickly and work overtime.
 
Again, compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the
meaning of each word. Some of the following words use more than one
word part, including word parts that you learned in previous lessons:
 
grad-u-ates (to step)
pro-gress   (for, forward)(to step)
o-ver-time
lei-sure-ly
range
dai-ly
con-fi-dent
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Again, practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
Natural pauses
 
To master accent and fluency takes many skills, the first is your breathing and word
grouping patterns. This is essential to demonstrate the fluency that will earn a high
score and the speaking that allows for the greatest comphrenesion to the ears of a native
speaker.
 
Below is the paragraph with (***) where every natural pause should be in your speech.
Listen and then record yourself again and again until you match the same word
grouping. Do you notice anything about it? It occurs in every sentence or clause, so
mastering this will improve your grammar and thought process as well because you'll
accustom yourself to speaking in complete thoughts, helping to avoid the disastrous
ummm and uhhhs that affect so many students.
 
KZBN Entertainment Network is looking for a production assistant.  *** Candidates
must be educated;  *** only graduates of four-year universities should apply.  *** Most
importantly,  *** a job candidate must have the right attitude.  *** We are looking for a
friendly,  *** efficient,  *** and confident employee. ***  Be warned:  *** this is not a
leisurely job.  *** Due to the range of daily tasks that an assistant must
complete,  *** candidates are expected to progress quickly  *** and work overtime.
 
Follow along and listen for the natural pausing and intonation patterns--the rise and fall
of pitch.
 
 
The recording is 30 seconds long. Set the timer and record yourself with the link below
with your best try. Show us what you go and listen to others as they master the exercise
and their score as well. Good luck!
Week 2: Day 3
This week, we have learned four new word parts. Let’s review:
 
pro-         (for, forward)
-ment (noun ending)
-duc, -duct (lead)
-grad, -gress (step)
 

 
 
Ready? Let’s read today’s paragraph:
 
We are looking for an assistant who is smart and has skills. He or she must also have a
calm manner and not get frustrated easily. He or she must do office tasks well. Duties
include checking the organization of the show calendars again and making notes again
about changes. Our office, which sends TV shows to faraway places, is looking for an
assistant that is not busy from June 10thand September 10th . Our first programming
season will last for three months, with the future possibility to make a new contract for a
second season. Employees must be capable of working long hours.
 
Let’s improve this paragraph by adding seven vocabulary words.
 
This word part will help us:
 
Word Part: Re-
Meaning: back, again
 
We are looking for a bright, skilled, and patient assistant who can competently do office
tasks. Duties include reviewing the organization of the show calendars
and recording changes. Our office, which sends TV shows to faraway places, is looking
for an assistant that is not busy from June 10thand September 10th . Our first
programming season will last for three months, with the future possibility to renew for a
second season. Employees must be capable of working long hours.
 
Compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the meaning of
each word. Notice that some of these words are based on word parts that
we’ve learned:
 
re-new (back, again)
re-cord-ing (back, again)
re-view-ing (back, again)
bright
skilled
pa-tient
com-pe-tent-ly
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Words are divided into syllables. These are the parts of the words that have an
individual vowel sound. For example, automatic has four vowels--u, o, a, i--so it has 4
syllables--au-to-mat-ic. When a word has more than one syllable, we say one of those
syllables louder than the others. Au-to-mat-ic. We’ve placed that syllable in bold to
make it easy for you to master. Practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
With seven more vocabulary words, we can make it even better.
 
Another word part will help us:
 
Word Part: Pot-
Meaning: power
 
We are looking for a bright, skilled, and patient assistant who can
competently handle office tasks. Duties include reviewing programming schedules and
recording changes. Our broadcasting office is looking for an assistant that
is available between June 10th and September 10th . Our first programming season will
last for three months, with the potential to renew for a second season. Employees must
be capable of working long hours.
 
Again, compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the
meaning of each word. Some of the following words use more than one
word part, including word parts that you learned in previous lessons:
 
po-ten-tial (power)
pro-gram-ming (for, forward)
sche-dules
broad-cast-ing
a-vail-a-ble
be-tween
han-dle
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
Again, practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
Natural pauses
 
To master accent and fluency takes many skills, the first is your breathing and word
grouping patterns. This is essential to demonstrate the fluency that will earn a high
score and the speaking that allows for the greatest comphrenesion to the ears of a native
speaker.
 
Below is the paragraph with (***) where every natural pause should be in your speech.
Listen and then record yourself again and again until you match the same word
grouping. Do you notice anything about it? It occurs in every sentence or clause, so
mastering this will improve your grammar and thought process as well because you'll
accustom yourself to speaking in complete thoughts, helping to avoid the disastrous
ummm and uhhhs that affect so many students.
 
We are looking for a bright,  *** skilled,  *** and patient assistant who can competently
handle office tasks. Duties include reviewing programming schedules  *** and recording
changes. ***  Our broadcasting office is looking for an assistant that is available between
June 10   *** and September 10  .  *** Our first programming season will last for three
th th

months,  *** with the potential to renew for a second season. ***  Employees must be

capable of working long hours.
 
Follow along and listen for the natural pausing and intonation patterns--the rise and fall
of pitch.
  
 
The recording is 27 seconds long. Set the timer and record yourself with the link below
with your best try. Show us what you go and listen to others as they master the exercise
and their score as well. Good luck!
 
Week 2: Day 4
This week, we have learned six new word parts. Let’s review:
 
pro-         (for, forward)
-ment (noun ending)
-duc, -duct (lead)
-grad, -gress (step)
re-         (again)
pot-         (power)
 

 
Ready? Let’s read today’s paragraph:
 
One of the best things about being a production assistant is the people who you work
with. The powerful and energetic staff of our production office is one of the best
compared to other offices in the world of performing to amuse people. To do a lot,
quickly and well, there are two important habits of our staff: working together and
matching what you do with what other people do. Everything that we do is teamwork.
The work that you do must fit the work that your coworkers do. To join our team, a
candidate must have certain things: excellent conversation skills, a happy expression,
and confidence. We are looking for a super-powerful person. If you match these very
important rules that we will judge you with, please send your documents to our office.
 
Let’s improve this paragraph by adding seven vocabulary words.
 
This word part will help us:
 
Word Part: Dyn-
Meaning: power
 
One of the best things about being a production assistant is the people who you work
with. Thedynamic staff of our production office is one of the most best in the world
of entertainment. To achieve excellent productivity, there are two important habits of
our staff: working together and matching what you do with what other people do.
Everything that we do is teamwork. The work that you do must fit the work that your
coworkers do. To join our team, a candidate must have certain attributes: excellent
conversation skills, a smile, and self-assurance. We are looking for adynamo. If you
match these very important rules that we will judge you with, please send your
documents to our office.
 
Compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the meaning of
each word. Notice that some of these words are based on word parts that
we’ve learned:
 
dy-nam-ic (power)
dy-na-mo         (power)
smile
self-as-sur-ance
pro-duc-tiv-i-ty (for, forward)(lead)
en-ter-tain-ment (noun ending)
at-trib-utes
 
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Words are divided into syllables. These are the parts of the words that have an
individual vowel sound. For example, automatic has four vowels--u, o, a, i--so it has 4
syllables--au-to-mat-ic. When a word has more than one syllable, we say one of those
syllables louder than the others. Au-to-mat-ic. We’ve placed that syllable in bold to
make it easy for you to master. Practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
With seven more vocabulary words, we can make it even better.
 
Another word part will help us:
 
Word Part: Co-
Meaning: together
 
One of the best things about being a production assistant is your coworkers. The
dynamic staff of our production office is one of the best in the world of entertainment.
To achieve excellent productivity, there are two important habits of our
staff: collaboration and coordination. Everything that we do is teamwork. The work that
you do must match the work that your coworkers do. To join our team, a candidate must
have certain attributes: excellent communicationskills, a smile, and self-assurance. We
are looking for a dynamo. If you match these essentialcriteria, please send your
documents to our office.
 
Again, compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the
meaning of each word. Some of the following words use more than one
word part, including word parts that you learned in previous lessons:
 
co-work-ers (together)
col-lab-o-ra-tion (together)
co-or-di-na-tion (together)
com-mu-ni-ca-tion (together)
match
es-sen-tial
cri-te-ri-a
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Again, practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
Natural pauses
 
To master accent and fluency takes many skills, the first is your breathing and word
grouping patterns. This is essential to demonstrate the fluency that will earn a high
score and the speaking that allows for the greatest comphrenesion to the ears of a native
speaker.
 
Below is the paragraph with (***) where every natural pause should be in your speech.
Listen and then record yourself again and again until you match the same word
grouping. Do you notice anything about it? It occurs in every sentence or clause, so
mastering this will improve your grammar and thought process as well because you'll
accustom yourself to speaking in complete thoughts, helping to avoid the disastrous
ummm and uhhhs that affect so many students.
 
 
One of the best things about being a production assistant is your coworkers.  *** The
dynamic staff of our production office  *** is one of the best in the world of
entertainment.  *** To achieve excellent productivity,  *** there are two important
habits of our staff:  *** collaboration and coordination.  *** Everything that we do is
teamwork.  *** The work that you do must match the work that your coworkers
do.  *** To join our team,  *** a candidate must have certain attributes:  *** excellent
communication skills, ***  a smile,  *** and self-assurance. ***  We are looking for a
dynamo.  *** If you match these essential criteria, ***  please send your documents to
our office.
  
Follow along and listen for the natural pausing and intonation patterns--the rise and fall
of pitch.
  
 
The recording is 39 seconds long. Set the timer and record yourself with the link below
with your best try. Show us what you go and listen to others as they master the exercise
and their score as well. Good luck!
Week 2: Day 5
This week, we have learned eight new word parts. Let’s review:
 
pro-         (for, forward)
-ment (noun ending)
-duc, -duct (lead)
-grad, -gress (step)
re-         (again)
pot-         (power)
dyn-         (power)
co-         (together)
 
 
 
Ready? Let’s read today’s paragraph:
 
Dear KZBN,
 
I am writing about your “production assistant” job opening. I am very interested in the
job, but I live a little bit less than 50 miles away. If I lived close to the production office,
I would be able to work all day. However, the last bus from Los Angeles to my home
leaves at about 10 p.m. I am not able to stay later than that. What time does the usual
day of work end? If I am able to move myself again, it will make the distance less. As I
said, the fact that I am not available is the only problem. I am a production assistant
who has achieved a lot, with complete training in office work. Would it be polite and
right to visit the office in order to see and talk to the people who are on the staff for the
first time? Thank you so much for your help.

Sincerely,
Andre Distancia
 
Let’s improve this paragraph by adding seven vocabulary words.
 
This word part will help us:
 
Word Part: Proxim-
Meaning: near
 
Dear KZBN,

I am writing about your “production assistant” job opening. I am very interested in the
job, but I live a little bit less than 50 miles away. If I lived in close proximity to the
production office, I would be able to work all day. However, the last bus from Los
Angeles to my home leaves atapproximately 10 p.m. I am not able to stay later than that.
What time does the usual workdayend? If I am able to relocate, it will make the distance
less. As I said, the fact that I am not available is the only problem. I am
an accomplished production assistant, with thorough training in office work. Would it
be appropriate to visit the office in order to see and talk to the people who are on the
staff for the first time? Thank you so much for your help.

Sincerely,
Andre Distancia
 
Compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the meaning of
each word. Notice that some of these words are based on word parts that
we’ve learned:
 
ap-prox-i-mate-ly (near)
prox-im-i-ty (near)
work-day
re-lo-cate         (back, again)
ac-com-plished
thor-ough
ap-pro-pri-ate
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Words are divided into syllables. These are the parts of the words that have an
individual vowel sound. For example, automatic has four vowels--u, o, a, i--so it has 4
syllables--au-to-mat-ic. When a word has more than one syllable, we say one of those
syllables louder than the others. Au-to-mat-ic. We’ve placed that syllable in bold to
make it easy for you to master. Practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
With seven more vocabulary words, we can make it even better.
 
Another word part will help us:
 
Word Part: -ity
Meaning: (noun ending)
 
Dear KZBN,

I am writing about your “production assistant” job opening. I am very interested in the
job, but I live almost 50 miles away. If I lived in close proximity to the production office,
I would be able to work all day. However, the last bus from Los Angeles to my home
leaves at approximately 10 p.m. I don’t have the capability to stay later than that. What
time does the usual workday end? If I am able to relocate, it will reduce the distance. As
I said, my availability is the only problem. I am an accomplished production assistant,
with thorough training in office work. Would it be appropriate to visit the office in order
to meet the staff members? I appreciate your help.

Sincerely,
Andre Distancia 
 
Again, compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the
meaning of each word. Some of the following words use more than one
word part, including word parts that you learned in previous lessons:
 
ca-pa-bil-i-ty (noun ending)
a-vail-a-bil-i-ty (noun ending)
meet
mem-bers
ap-pre-ci-ate
re-duce         (back, again)(lead)
al-most
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
Again, practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
Natural pauses
 
To master accent and fluency takes many skills, the first is your breathing and word
grouping patterns. This is essential to demonstrate the fluency that will earn a high
score and the speaking that allows for the greatest comphrenesion to the ears of a native
speaker.
 
Below is the paragraph with (***) where every natural pause should be in your speech.
Listen and then record yourself again and again until you match the same word
grouping. Do you notice anything about it? It occurs in every sentence or clause, so
mastering this will improve your grammar and thought process as well because you'll
accustom yourself to speaking in complete thoughts, helping to avoid the disastrous
ummm and uhhhs that affect so many students.
 
Dear KZBN,
 
I am writing about your “production assistant” job opening. ***  I am very interested in
the job,  *** but I live almost 50 miles away.  *** If I lived in close proximity to the
production office, ***  I would be able to work all day.  *** However,  *** the last bus
from Los Angeles to my home ***  leaves at approximately 10 p.m.  *** I don’t have the
capability to stay later than that.  *** What time does the usual workday end?  *** If I
am able to relocate,  *** it will reduce the distance.  *** As I said,  *** my availability is
the only problem.  *** I am an accomplished production assistant,  *** with thorough
training in office work.  *** Would it be appropriate to visit the office  *** in order to
meet the staff members?  *** I appreciate your help. *** 

Sincerely, *** 
Andre Distancia  
 
Follow along and listen for the natural pausing and intonation patterns--the rise and fall
of pitch.
  
 
The recording is 50 seconds long. Set the timer and record yourself with the link below
with your best try. Show us what you go and listen to others as they master the exercise
and their score as well. Good luck!
Week 2: Day 6
This week, we have learned ten new word parts. Let’s review:
 
pro-         (for, forward)
-ment (noun ending)
-duc, -duct (lead)
-grad, -gress (step)
re-         (again)
pot-         (power)
dyn-         (power)
co-         (together)
proxim-         (close)
-ity         (noun ending)
 
 
Ready? Let’s read today’s paragraph:
 
Dear Andre Distancia,
 
I am sorry to tell you that we must send back your application to work at KZBN. We
have judged your resume with care. We noticed that you have not reached the graduate
level at your university. We are writing to tell you again that all candidates for this job
must have four-year degrees. Though you have a wide variety of experience, we cannot
accept candidates who don’t have college degrees. We hope that you will continue
studying. In the meantime, we do have a few other jobs that you might be interested in.
You could be a janitor at our office. Since you have lots of energy and you are hard-
working, there are a number of future work assignments that you can help us with. Our
bathrooms need a lot of cleaning. Please let us know if you are interested in getting a job
in our janitorial office.
 
Sincerely,
KZBN
 
Let’s improve this paragraph by adding seven vocabulary words.
 
This word part will help us:
 
Word Part: -ive, -ic
Meaning: (adjective ending)
 
Dear Andre Distancia,
 
I am sorry to tell you that we must send back your application to work at KZBN. We
have carefullyevaluated your resume. We noticed that you have
not attained graduate status at your university. We are writing to tell you again that all
candidates for this job must have four-year degrees. Though you have a wide variety of
experience, we cannot accept candidates who don’t have college degrees. We hope that
you will continue studying. In the meantime, we do have a few other jobs that you might
be interested in. You could be a janitor at our office. Since you are
a productive andenergetic young man, there are a number of future work assignments
that you can help us with. Our bathrooms need extensive cleaning. Please let us know if
you are interested in getting a job in our janitorial office.
 
Sincerely,
KZBN
 
Compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the meaning of
each word. Notice that some of these words are based on word parts that
we’ve learned:
 
pro-duc-tive (for,forward)(lead)(adjective ending)
en-er-get-ic (adjective ending)
ex-ten-sive                                                      (out)
care-ful-ly
e-val-u-at-ed
at-tained
sta-tus
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Words are divided into syllables. These are the parts of the words that have an
individual vowel sound. For example, automatic has four vowels--u, o, a, i--so it has 4
syllables--au-to-mat-ic. When a word has more than one syllable, we say one of those
syllables louder than the others. Au-to-mat-ic. We’ve placed that syllable in bold to
make it easy for you to master. Practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
With seven more vocabulary words, we can make it even better.
 
Another word part will help us:
 
Word Part: -ject
Meaning: push, throw
 
Dear Andre Distancia,
 
I am sorry to tell you that we must reject your application to work at KZBN. We have
carefully evaluated your resume. We noticed that you have not attained graduate status
at your university. We are writing to remind you that all candidates for this job must
have four-year degrees. Though you have a breadth of experience, we cannot accept
candidates who lack college degrees. We hope that you will keep studying. In the
meantime, we do have a few other jobs that you might be interested in. You could be a
janitor at our office. Since you are a productive and energetic young man, there are a
number of projects that you can help us with. Our bathrooms need extensive cleaning.
Please let us know if you are interested in obtaining a job in our janitorial office.
 
Sincerely,
KZBN
 
Again, compare this paragraph to the original paragraph and learn the
meaning of each word. Some of the following words use more than one
word part, including word parts that you learned in previous lessons:
 
re-ject         (back, again)(push, throw)
proj-ects (for, forward)(push, throw)
re-mind (back, again)
breadth
lack
keep
ob-tain-ing
 
Master accent for higher speaking scores
 
Again, practice saying each word out loud at least three times.
 
Natural pauses
 
To master accent and fluency takes many skills, the first is your breathing and word
grouping patterns. This is essential to demonstrate the fluency that will earn a high
score and the speaking that allows for the greatest comphrenesion to the ears of a native
speaker.
 
Below is the paragraph with (***) where every natural pause should be in your speech.
Listen and then record yourself again and again until you match the same word
grouping. Do you notice anything about it? It occurs in every sentence or clause, so
mastering this will improve your grammar and thought process as well because you'll
accustom yourself to speaking in complete thoughts, helping to avoid the disastrous
ummm and uhhhs that affect so many students.
 
 
Dear Andre Distancia, *** 
 
I am sorry to tell you  *** that we must reject your application to work at KZBN.  *** We
have carefully evaluated your resume.  *** We noticed ***  that you have not attained
graduate status  *** at your university.  *** We are writing to remind you that all
candidates for this job must have four-year degrees.  *** Though you have a breadth of
experience,  *** we cannot accept candidates who lack college degrees. ***  We hope
that you will keep studying. ***  In the meantime,  *** we do have a few other jobs that
you might be interested in. ***  You could be a janitor at our office.  *** Since you are a
productive and energetic young man,  *** there are a number of projects that you can
help us with.  *** Our bathrooms need extensive cleaning.  *** Please let us know if you
are interested  *** in obtaining a job in our janitorial office. *** 
 
Sincerely, *** 
KZBN
 
Follow along and listen for the natural pausing and intonation patterns--the rise and fall
of pitch.
  
 
The recording is 52 seconds long. Set the timer and record yourself with the link below
with your best try. Show us what you go and listen to others as they master the exercise
and their score as well. Good luck!
Week 2: Review
Let’s review the word parts that we’ve learned.
 
Week 1
 
auto- (self)
mov, mob, mot (move)
trans- (across, change)
port         (carry)
de-         (down, away from)
min-, micro- (small)
ex-         (out)
tract         (pull, drag)
hydro (water)
un-         (not)
geo-         (earth, land)
sub-         (under)
 
Week 2
 
pro-         (for, forward)
-ment (noun ending)
-duc, -duct (lead)
-grad, -gress (step)
re-         (again)
pot-         (power)
dyn-         (power)
co-         (together)
proxim-         (close)
-ity         (noun ending)
-ive, -ic         (adjective ending)
-ject         (push, throw)
 
 
The following document uses all of this week’s vocabulary words. Match
each underlined word or phrase to the vocabulary word that should replace
it. Improve the document with the words that you learned this week.
 
Production Assistant Wanted
 
Have you ever dreamed of working side-by-side with entertainment stars  in an exciting
workplace? Are you looking for a way to move forward in the entertainment world?
A job in movies and television is waiting for you. Many of the world’s most well-
known stars have begun their future jobs as helpers. Send an application today! The
following paper explains the way and things that the job requires.  Please give the
following:
 
-A resume
-A done application
 
pro-fes-sion
ca-reer
as-sis-tants 
ap-ply
pro-cess 
pro-vide 
com-plet-ed 
ce-leb-ri-ties
en-vi-ron-ment
ad-vance-ment
cin-e-ma
fa-mous
doc-u-ment
re-quire-ments
 
KZBN Entertainment Group is looking for a assistant who works for offices that make
things.Someone who will be chosen must have a good school history; only people who
have finished four-year universities should apply. Most importantly, a job candidate
must have the right behavior toward other people and his work. We are looking for
someone who is nice, can work without wasting time and energy, and is sure-of-himself.
Be warned: this is not a relaxing job. Due to thevariety of tasks every day that an
assistant must complete, candidates are expected to move forward quickly and
work longer than usual hours.
 
ed-u-cat-ed
pro-duc-tion
can-di-dates
at-ti-tude
friend-ly
ef-fi-cient
net-work
grad-u-ates
pro-gress
o-ver-time
lei-sure-ly
range
dai-ly
con-fi-dent
 
We are looking for an assistant who is smart and has skills. He or she must also have a
calm manner and not get frustrated easily. He or she must do office tasks well. Duties
include checking the organization of the show calendars again and making notes
again about changes. Our office,which sends TV shows to faraway places, is looking for
an assistant that is not busy from June 10thand September 10th . Our first programming
season will last for three months, with the futurepossibility to make a new contract for a
second season. Employees must be capable of working long hours.
 
re-new
re-cord-ing
re-view-ing
bright
skilled
pa-tient
com-pe-tent-ly
po-ten-tial
pro-gram-ming
sche-dules
broad-cast-ing
a-vail-a-ble
be-tween
han-dle
 
One of the best things about being a production assistant is the people who you work
with. Thepowerful and energetic staff of our production office is one of the best
compared to other offices in the world of performing to amuse people. To do a lot,
quickly and well, there are two important habits of our staff: working
together and matching what you do with what other people do. Everything that we do is
teamwork. The work that you do must fit the work that your coworkers do. To join our
team, a candidate must have certain things: excellent conversation skills, a happy
expression, and confidence. We are looking for a super-powerful person. If you match
these very important rules that we will judge you with, please send your documents to
our office.
 
dy-nam-ic
dy-na-mo
smile
self-as-sur-ance
pro-duc-tiv-i-ty
en-ter-tain-ment
at-trib-utes
co-work-ers
col-lab-o-ra-tion
co-or-di-na-tion
com-mu-ni-ca-tion
match
es-sen-tial
cri-te-ri-a
 
Dear KZBN,

I am writing about your “production assistant” job opening. I am very interested in the
job, but I live a little bit less than 50 miles away. If I lived close to the production office,
I would be able to work all day. However, the last bus from Los Angeles to my home
leaves at about 10 p.m. I am not able to stay later than that. What time does the
usual day of work end? If I am able to move myself again, it will make the distance less.
As I said, the fact that I am not available is the only problem. I am a production
assistant who has achieved a lot, with complete training in office work. Would it
be polite and right to visit the office in order to see and talk to the people who are on the
staff for the first time? Thank you so much for your help.
Sincerely,
Andre Distancia
 
ap-prox-i-mate-ly
in prox-im-i-ty
work-day
re-lo-cate
ac-com-plished
thor-ough
ap-pro-pri-ate
ca-pa-bil-i-ty
a-vail-a-bil-i-ty
meet
mem-bers
ap-pre-ci-ate
re-duce
al-most
 
Dear Andre Distancia,
 
I am sorry to tell you that we must send back your application to work at KZBN. We
have judgedyour resume with care. We noticed that you have not reached the
graduate level at your university. We are writing to tell you again that all candidates for
this job must have four-year degrees. Though you have a wide variety of experience, we
cannot accept candidates who don’t have college degrees. We hope that you
will continue studying. In the meantime, we do have a few other jobs that you might be
interested in. You could be a janitor at our office. Since you have lots of energyand you
are hard-working, there are a number of future work assignments that you can help us
with. Our bathrooms need a lot of cleaning. Please let us know if you are interested
in getting a job in our janitorial office.
 
Sincerely,
KZBN
 
pro-duc-tive
en-er-get-ic
ex-ten-sive
care-ful-ly
e-val-u-at-ed
at-tained
sta-tus
re-ject
proj-ects
re-mind
breadth
lack
keep
ob-tain-ing